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A2016-8 Staff Report April 5, 2016 Page 7 of 12 Landscaping There are 70 existing trees on the property, and 28 trees will be removed during construction. The applicant placed buildings on the site to preserve as many of the existing trees as possible, with a specific intent of preserving trees along the perimeters of the site to provide screening and maintain as much coverage as possible in the areas closest to the bluff line. The applicant will be replanting 40 trees, which exceeds the 1:1 replacement ratio required by City Code. Currently, the landscaping plan shows 11 trees in the area that has been platted as right-of-way for the future frontage road. Those trees should be relocated from this area, and a proposed condition of approval will be that the applicant submit a new landscaping plan showing these trees relocated to other suitable areas on the site. The applicant will also be also be introducing other shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses on the site. The shrubs and perennials will be clustered along the perimeters and front facades of the office building and townhome units. The trees are located in similar areas, as other areas further from the structures will have existing trees that will be maintained during and after construction. The total number of plants by type is as follows: Number Type Deciduous Trees 25 Autumn Blaze Maple, River Birch, Common Hackberry, Prairiefire Crabapple, Japanese Tree Lilac Evergreen Trees 15 Austrian Pine, Black Hills Spruce Shrubs 49 Viburnum, Honeysuckle, Spirea, Lilac Perennials 56 Astilbe, Reed Grass, Daylily, Hosta The landscaping proposed around the north side of the parking lot includes trees that will grow to mature heights that will provide for screening of the parking lot from the public right of way. The applicant is also proposing to construct a 6' high privacy fence along the west property lines to provide for additional screening from adjoining properties. Lighting Any lighting used to illuminate the off-street parking area shall be arranged as to reflect the light away from any adjacent properties, streets, or highways. Waste Enclosures/Open Storage The applicant has identified that the waste enclosure will be located near the southwest corner of Lot 1. The waste enclosure will be located 5' from the property line, and will be constructed to be compatible with the principal buildings on the property, as required by City Code. There is no open storage proposed